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Cannabis and hemp laws
Seychelles
Cannabis illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 (Act 5 of 2016); CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Seychelles?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Seychelles. The Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 (Act 5 of 2016) repealed the 1990 statute and reclassified cannabis as a Class B drug under Schedule 1.
Is CBD legal in Seychelles?
CBD is illegal in Seychelles for general retail. The Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 defines cannabis to include any preparation containing tetrahydrocannabinol, and the Health Care Agency has not authorized any cannabidiol product under the Medicines Act 2018.
Is hemp legal in Seychelles?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Seychelles. The Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 does not exempt low-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment has issued no cultivation licenses.
Can you travel to Seychelles with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
The Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 defines cannabis to include its seeds; cultivation can attract up to 30 years.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Misuse of Drugs Act, 2016 classifies cannabis as a Class B controlled drug and defines it as any part, including the seeds, of a plant of the genus Cannabis from which the resin has not been extracted, so viable seed is directly controlled. The Act prohibits cultivating outdoors or growing by enhanced indoor means any cannabis plant, with maximum penalties reaching thirty years' imprisonment. The 2016 reform introduced a more health-oriented sentencing approach than the previous 1990s regime but did not decriminalise cannabis or create any hemp or medical seed channel. Selling, acquiring or gifting germinable seed therefore remains an offence.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.